In this episode we’re bringing together two top-of-mind topics: the scramble for critical minerals, and how circular economy strategies can help us secure and stabilise their supply. Humans have

In this episode we’re bringing together two top-of-mind topics: the scramble for critical minerals, and how circular economy strategies can help us secure and stabilise their supply. Humans have been mining metals and minerals for thousands of years. Today, critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and rare earth elements are essential for not only renewable energy products like wind turbines and EV batteries but the infrastructure and systems needed to power them. As part of our Circling Back series, over the next five weeks, we’re revisiting some key conversations from our archive that feel especially relevant right now. Join us in Episode 189 to hear: From Ke Wang at the World Resources Institute about why the circular economy is central in the energy transition How economics and competitiveness are driving that transition, and examples of where that is already happening in practice As the rollout of renewable energy scales at pace, e-waste continues to increase, and the first generation of EV batteries and wind turbines start to reach the end of their lives, we have a window of opportunity to build a better system, based on the principles of a circular economy. Find out more: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/critical-minerals/overview This conversation originally featured in episode 174: Material security in a circular economy, published in April 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy. #podcast #circulareconomy #materials ------ Thank you for watching this video. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an International charity that develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy, which - driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature. Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation for more insightful videos -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1 Find out more about our work here: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/ Website: http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

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A circular economy requires changing the whole system. Uruguay has proved that having the will from the private sector is not enough. A circular economy transition must be backed up with a new policy

A circular economy requires changing the whole system. Uruguay has proved that having the will from the private sector is not enough. A circular economy transition must be backed up with a new policy framework and the support of the government and public institutions. How can one programme unlock the necessary collaboration to change the policy framework at the national level? Also, how do you generate the funds to support the businesses trying to pioneer circular economy innovations? How do you convince policymakers and businesses that the circular economy is the way forward? In this session, we were joined by Manuel Albaladejo, who is the head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay. Also joining the conversation was Paula Cobas, who is the Manager of Productive Articulation at the National Development Agency of Uruguay. ---- Thank you for watching this video. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity working on business, learning, insight & analysis, and communications to accelerate the transition towards the circular economy. #circulareconomy #DisruptiveInnovationFestival #DIF — ► Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain — We love your comments and feedback, so please share here. Don't forget that if you do like our videos, you can click the "like" button as well as sharing with your colleagues and friends. — Find out more about our work here: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org — The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was launched in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by world record breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur. Since its creation the charity has emerged as a global thought leader, establishing the circular economy on the agenda of decision makers across business, government and academia. With the support of its Core Philanthropic Partners SUN, MAVA and People's Postcode Lottery and Knowledge Partners Arup, IDEO, McKinsey & Company and SYSTEMIQ. — Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation Facebook: http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellenmacarthurfoundation Website: https:/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/circulareconomy Medium: http://medium.com/circulatenews

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Welcome to The Circular Economy Show Podcast. Join the team from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as each week we explore the innovations that can address issues such as climate change, waste,

Welcome to The Circular Economy Show Podcast. Join the team from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as each week we explore the innovations that can address issues such as climate change, waste, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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The circular economy has been established as a compelling concept with a clear business case to be applied to the redesign of everyday products and fundamentally new operating models for businesses.

The circular economy has been established as a compelling concept with a clear business case to be applied to the redesign of everyday products and fundamentally new operating models for businesses. In this live conversation, members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team will discuss and debate some the underlying values and topics relevant to the circular economy. For example, how much does the circular economy differentiate from sustainability, or the notion of recycling on steroids? Is it more about efficiency or effectiveness, and does that even matter? Is it better implemented as a top-down or bottom-up approach? This broadcast features four members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team: Seb Egerton-Read, Learning Programmes Lead - has been working with the Foundation for six years. Currently leads our institutional learning programmes including Learning Hub and the From Linear to Circular programme. Stella Chavin, Business Activation Manager - works with our network partners on activating collaborative projects and delivering inspiring workshops. Sarah O'Carroll, Government & Cities Network Manager - facilitates networking and knowledge sharing between the Foundation’s government and cities members; working with them to build collaborations with each other and other parts of the network. Laura Franco Henao, Learning Engagement Manager - working within the Foundation and external partners to create valuable and inspiring content through regular live broadcasts (such as this one) to build understanding of the circular economy.

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The circular economy is no longer just a theory; it’s becoming a reality across an increasing number of sectors, from tech and materials to retail and marketing. In this episode, Seb shares four

The circular economy is no longer just a theory; it’s becoming a reality across an increasing number of sectors, from tech and materials to retail and marketing. In this episode, Seb shares four recent stories highlighting the importance of a circular economy across businesses. Join us to find out: -How rethinking product design could help future-proof tech such as iPhones -Why it’s necessary to increase global recycling rates of copper -How consumers are paying more attention to ads with a social or environmental theme -How one household name is adding digital product passports to their clothing Help us spread the word about the circular economy, by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or leaving a comment on YouTube or Spotify. Mentioned in this episode: Hear more from Ke Wang on material security in a circular economy in episode 174 https://links.emf.org/3SOOfgx Listen to the full conversation with Kantar’s Jonathan Hall on how marketers can drive demand for circular economy in episode 176 https://links.emf.org/4ks9h0t Mashable: How much would the mythical made-in-the-U.S. iPhone cost? https://links.emf.org/4mmIEM7 EurekAlert: The influence of copper recycling on prospective resource supply and carbon emission reduction https://links.emf.org/3H0Aau5 Sustainable Brands: In 10-Year Study of Most Effective Brand Campaigns, Sustainability Is a Win https://links.emf.org/3ZsBufp Trellis: Why Target is tagging 35 million pieces of clothing with digital IDs https://links.emf.org/434U9QR ------ Thank you for watching this video. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity that develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy, which - driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature. Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation for more insightful videos -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1 Find out more about our work here: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/ Website: http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

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Everyone’s talking about blockchain. But if you can get your head around what blockchain is, it’s still unclear how this trend will impact business and the economy, and what it could mean for

Everyone’s talking about blockchain. But if you can get your head around what blockchain is, it’s still unclear how this trend will impact business and the economy, and what it could mean for customers. “Starting to use the internet not just to exchange data but to fundamentally exchange value has humongous potential for our material world” Blockchain has potential to disrupt financial markets, but what if every great product came with information about who it was made by, where it came from, and what it is made of? Could blockchain enable better traceability of products, components and materials? Jessi Baker, Founder and CEO of the startup Provenance, reckons that smart businesses should be look at blockchain now — and some have already started. The 2018 Summit took place at The Roundhouse in London on Thursday June 21st. Speakers discussed big ideas and world-views re-shaping how we view our economy, the role of digital technologies in making the previously unimaginable possible and shared stories of disruptive realities in business, cities and policy already happening today. Thank you for watching this video. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity working on business, learning, insight & analysis, and communications to accelerate the transition towards the circular economy. — Find out more about our work here: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org — ► Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?view_as=subscriber — We love your comments and feedback, so please share here. Don't forget that if you do like our videos, you can click the "like" button as well as sharing with your colleagues and friends. — If you liked this, you should also check out the DIF, a collection of films, live interviews and other multimedia sharing disruptive ideas and innovation through the lenses of business, technology and design aiming to get people to think differently. DIF Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTihW_G4y7LKWTkmtXphVA — The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was launched in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by world record breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur. Since its creation the charity has emerged as a global thought leader, establishing the circular economy on the agenda of decision makers across business, government and academia. With the support of its Core Philanthropic Partners SUN, MAVA and People's Postcode Lottery and Knowledge Partners Arup, IDEO, McKinsey & Company and SYSTEMIQ. — Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation Facebook: http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation Website: https:/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/circulareconomy Medium: http://medium.com/circulatenews

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Find out more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new online suite of resources - Circular Economy in Cities - including some of the key insights, how best to use the different modules to get what

Find out more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new online suite of resources - Circular Economy in Cities - including some of the key insights, how best to use the different modules to get what you need and a dive into some of the concrete examples of different cities deploying circular economy principles around the world.

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As the Director and Reuse Lead at GoUnpackaged, Catherine Conway has become one of the leading voices in the world of return and refill.  In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine

As the Director and Reuse Lead at GoUnpackaged, Catherine Conway has become one of the leading voices in the world of return and refill.  In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine reflects on the goals of the Refill Coalition, the critical role of design in reusable packaging, and how we can scale these solutions for a more circular future. For more information about the UN plastic treaty mentioned in this episode and the role of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in leading it forward, have a look at our resources here (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/un-plastics-treaty/overview?utm_campaign=plastics-untreaty&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=link/plastics&utm_term=DECISIONMAKERS/intermediate) . Do you want to know more about the Foundation’s four reuse models (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/upstream-innovation/reuse?utm_campaign=drumbeat&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=link/generic&utm_term=DECISIONMAKERS/intermediate) ? Head to our website for more information. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, or leave us a comment on Spotify. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy. And if you have any burning questions for the team at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, drop us a line a podcast@emf.org. 

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Find out more about how you can apply to be part of the Schmidt MacArthur Fellowship in 2017 here:

Find out more about how you can apply to be part of the Schmidt MacArthur Fellowship in 2017 here: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/applications-now-open-for-the-2017-schmidt-macarthur-fellowship

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The circular economy is much more than recycling or just redesigning our products. It’s about transforming the way our economy works - moving from take, make and waste to eliminate, circulate and

The circular economy is much more than recycling or just redesigning our products. It’s about transforming the way our economy works - moving from take, make and waste to eliminate, circulate and regenerate. The opportunity is clear and sizeable, and the level of ambition stated in 2021 provides a strong sense of direction. But ambition alone is not enough, and translating ambition into action will require many things, including design, business models, regulations, incentives, and new finance models. Join us in this episode, live from The Roundhouse in London, as we look at some of the fastest-growing circular economy companies and key actors shifting the system and accelerating the transition to a circular economy. Speakers featured: Aline Casagrande, Circular Packaging Global Director, Ab-InBev José Manuel Moller, Founder and CEO, Algramo Jessica Viera, Vice President, Sustainability, Apeel Sciences Marie Castelli, Head of Public Affairs, Back Market Jamie Butterworth, Founding Partner, Circularity Capital Safia Qureshi, Founder and CEO, CLUBZERØ Oriana Romano, OECD Lamia Sbiti, Business Transformation Manager, ReLondon David Jackson, Director of Marketing and Public Affairs, Winnow ------ Thank you for watching this video. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity that develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy, which - driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature. Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation for more insightful videos -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1 Find out more about our work here: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/circulareconomy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/ Website: http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

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